The annual Isle of Wight Writers Jamboree returns for 2026
Last year’s inaugural event was a huge success, with over 100 writers in attendance. Held in the comfort of the Island Sailing Club in Cowes, as well as a jolly, this is also an opportunity to hear briefly from various sources who can paint a broad picture of the Island’s cultural landscape focusing on what […]
Our Creative Future: A shared vision for culture in Hampshire and The Solent
Join creatives, practitioners, arts and heritage partners, policy and decision makers from across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton for a time of sharing and agenda setting at a pivotal moment for our region. This event is a chance for our creative community to come together and better understand the potential opportunities within […]
Registration for Isle of Wight Open Studios opens this week: Don’t miss the deadlines
Artists can now sign up for Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 It’s that time of year again! Isle of Wight Open Studios will begin accepting applications from Island artists from Wednesday 26th November 2025. The organisation has also announced dates for next year’s event, which celebrates the Island’s creative community. Next year’s Open Studios […]
Isle of Wight Young Artist Award opens applications for another year
The Brave Island Isle of Wight Young Artist Award returns with renewed ambition, offering emerging creatives another chance to showcase their work on the Island’s cultural stage. Building on the momentum from previous years, the competition continues to establish itself as a vital platform for young artistic talent. Brave Island has joined forces with Quay […]
Join the CEP networking meeting for cultural education opportunities
The Isle of Wight Cultural Education Partnership (CEP) prepares to launch its new academic year with a crucial networking event later this month. The first CEP meeting of the academic year takes place on Tuesday 30th September at Quay Arts Centre in Newport. Bringing together Island voicesCultural partners are invited to join the gathering from […]
Ventnor Fringe Festival 2025 wraps up with record-breaking success
Ventnor Fringe Festival came to a close on Sunday evening after ten days filled with creativity, performance and celebration. The small town on the south coast of the Isle of Wight welcomed audiences to more than 130 shows, spanning theatre, comedy, live music and dance. Highest ever ticket salesThis year saw a record-breaking number of […]
Ventnor Fringe Festival returns with over 120 performances across diverse genres
Ventnor Fringe Festival returns to the south of the Isle of Wight later this week, running from Friday 18th to Sunday 27th July. This year’s programme includes more than 120 shows, bringing together the Island’s widest mix of circus, comedy, theatre, music and spoken word. New venues for 2025Performances will take place in venues and […]
Biosphere Festival returns this weekend with over 60 nature-inspired events across the Island
The Isle of Wight will host more than 60 community-led events from 28th June to 6th July as part of the Biosphere Festival, celebrating its status as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The nine-day festival offers a wide variety of activities including walks, talks, fashion shows, art exhibitions, music performances, storytelling sessions, films, nature tours and […]
Event Summary: Sam Cattee at Monkton Arts
Last night (Tuesday 10th June 2025), Sam Cattee of Creative Island delivered two engaging presentations at the Knowledge Accelerator Programme, hosted at the vibrant Monkton Arts. The evening provided attendees with an opportunity to explore digital strategy through a creative and accessible lens. Sam’s first presentation introduced Creative Island, outlining the organisation’s mission to support […]
Join the Past Futures initiative: Drop-in sessions to explore your Isle of Wight heritage ideas
Creative Island has now entered the first round of the Past Futures programme, a new initiative designed to encourage wider participation in telling the Isle of Wight’s history. To support local groups and individuals applying for the £5,000-£10,000 grants, the team is hosting two informal drop-in sessions for anyone interested in taking part. Drop-in sessions […]